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Chicago (-8') for 2 Units
The Bulls were embarrassed Monday as Atlanta stung them with 51% shooting from the floor and out-boarded them 38-37; uncharacteristic of a team that was in the top echelon of the league defensively and was #2 in rebounding during the regular season. Tonight, we'll look for greater urgency to emerge and sustain throughout the game by the Bulls. Thibodeau has been outstanding in his coaching years breaking down film and translating it to his men through teaching. The Hawks threw some wrinkles in their offense that caught them off guard and Johnson and Crawford stayed hot. Tonight, we'll look for better defensive effort and intensity behind the Bulls' adjusted game plan. Rose and Boozer should be fine and we'll look for the Bulls' other supporting players Noah, Deng to step up their game. Bulls sport a strong 35-17-2 ATS mark off a SU loss and should deliver here.